Whether you're slapping lunch together for the kids before they run out to catch the bus, or preparing a quickie lunch between breaks in their virtual school day, I'm sure lots of us are sick of trying to figure what's next for lunch. So…
Let's hear it for jarred tomato sauce! This pantry stable has helped my family get through rationing and bare grocery shelves while we settle in for the quarantine. And while most jarred tomato sauces are not known for their sophisticate…
This week, Erin asked our Recipe Rescue Facebook community for ideas for mid-morning snacks for kids for when they "burn out on string cheese, and can't have nuts." The group came through big time, with lots of ideas for quick snacks to …
Corn on the cob is one of the best things about summer. You can't even argue with me! It's convenient, delicious, and corn is in plentiful supply. So I love these corn on the cob hacks, which make one of our summer favorites even more fu…
A tall, cool glass of lemonade always hits the spot on a hot day. All you need are some lemons, some water, and something sweet. But sometimes it's fun to experiment and change things up a little, so I found these great (and easy!) lemon…
Measuring sticky ingredients can be a real pain. I hate the way honey, corn syrup or peanut butter sticks to everything -- and then I can’t even tell if you’ve measured the right amount. I was making a loaf of bread recently, and it was …
When Kristen spotted 100-calorie vodka popsicles at Costco recently, our Cool Mom Eats team got a little too excited about the idea of summer evenings by the pool with our own private stash of totally grown-up boozy popsicles. But unless…
Cooking is how I relax, and I legit love it. But some days are so exhausting I just want to eat. Yet, I usually have to feed people. My trick to saving dinner when I'm just wiped out (while resisting the allure of expensive takeout) is c…
Nothing says summer like ice cream, and there are so many ways to enjoy it. As far as I'm concerned, a classic cone hits the spot, but these ice cream hacks will help you take it up a notch. But hey, feel free to just scoop your favorite…
Cleaning the grill isn't a fun task. Prepping a grill can help keep it clean, and my husband apparently knows his stuff. He figured out this hack on his own, but he won't take credit. All he needs is half a lemon and a little olive oil. …
Bread past its prime will ruin your day -- or at the very least, your sandwich. Did you know there's a trick for saving stale bread -- and that this cool food hack really works? Turns out that running a stale loaf under water (no, really…
This Thanksgiving, leave your Martha Stewart aspirations to the turkey and learn how to make perfect mashed potatoes in the microwave. Our method is so easy and creates creamy, delicious potatoes in no time. This genius kitchen hack also…
A little over a month ago, I switched my eating habits to a Paleo diet for the long term. I'm viewing my decision as a major shift in the way that I plan on eating for the rest of my life, not a quick-fix way to lose a few pounds. Althou…
Healthy eating is a commitment. If it wasn't, we wouldn't start every new year with a renewed pledge to stick with it. But for families especially, the commitment isn't just one of will power, it's also a financial commitment. Because th…